On Sunday night, however, the measure survived a crucial House vote and will live to see another day.

11/11 Committees completed their work.

The One Big, Beautiful Bill is on its way to @RulesReps.

Let’s get this done! pic.twitter.com/pFY7DEmicp

— House Republicans (@HouseGOP) May 19, 2025

The vote was close:

It comes after a rebellion by four House conservatives upended plans to advance the bill on Friday morning.

Lawmakers on the House Budget Committee were summoned back to Washington for a 10 p.m. meeting to vote on advancing the legislation. It passed the panel in a nearly party-line vote, 17 to 16, with four Republicans voting “present.”

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., made a surprise appearance in the committee room shortly before the vote began, telling reporters, “We think this is going to go well tonight. We’re about to find out.”

Mike Johnson speaks to reporters as House Budget Committee starts reconciliation vote

Concedes there may be a few Republican present votes, but says tonight will be a “big win” pic.twitter.com/vG1jJ8p47F

— Liz Elkind (@liz_elkind) May 19, 2025